Preface This manual provides essential information for repairing VHW 201- 211 series vacuum cleaners. When doing repairs, make sure that a suitable workbench and the required electrical connection are available. If particular anomalies are noticed during maintenance, please inform the customer who should have the user manual.
This symbol is used to indicate the safety instructions which must be observed to prevent damaging the vacuum cleaner and malfunctions. This symbol indicates suggestions and instructions to simplify jobs and guarantee safe working conditions. VHW 201 - 211 Service Manual...
Do not perform any operation that could jeopardize the safety of people, property and the environment. Comply with the safety indications and prescriptions in this service manual. Observe national laws and safety regulations on the sale of electrical appliances, in particular EN60335-2-69- Ann. AA VHW 201 - 211 Service Manual...
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Contact an authorized service centre to perform any maintenance which is not described in this manual. WARNING - DANGER ! Take care not to raise dust during maintenance operations. Wear a P3 protective mask. VHW 201 - 211 Service Manual...
Turn the vacuum cleaner on and off with the on/off switch of the electrical Start/stop switch system. Wait to let the dust settle before restarting the vacuum cleaner. If the filter is still clogged, clean it and/or replace it. VHW 201 - 211 Service Manual...
• Transport electronic components in conductive packaging (special packs to discharge electrostatic charges for example). Before proceeding with these operations, turn off the vacuum cleaner and remove the plug from the power socket. VHW 201 - 211 Service Manual...
E.2 - Initial operations Remove the suction hose. Remove the lid by pulling the knob. Remove the container opening the two latches. VHW 201 - 211 Service Manual...
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E.2 - Initial operations Remove the container. Remove the suction hose from the blower. VHW 201 - 211 Service Manual...
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E.2 - Initial operations Remove the diffuser container by unscrewing the knob. Remove the exhaust connection by unscrewing it. VHW 201 - 211 Service Manual...
The 3 phases of the power cord are connected to the 3 top terminals. Remove then the cables from the box. When reassembling, secure the ground cables to the marked ground terminal. After wiring, check that the terminals are tight. VHW 201 - 211 Service Manual...
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E.3 - Electrical panel Remove the motor circuit breaker just pushing the cutout down and pulling the button out. VHW 201 - 211 Service Manual...
Rotate the relief valve by 90° counterclockwise and lock it in the position shown in the picture. The valve should not interfere with the chassis when removing the blower. Loosen the 4 screws which secure the blower to the chassis. VHW 201 - 211 Service Manual...
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Remove the 4 screws which secure the blower to the chassis. Remove the blower from the unit and place it on the workbench. Remove the relief valve from the blower unscrewing it counterclockwise. Unscrew the 4 screws of the electrical box cover. VHW 201 - 211 Service Manual...
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Remove the cable connecting the blower to the motor starter and the power cord, unscrewing the nuts that fix the wires in the terminal box. The motor connections are shown on the back of the cover. VHW 201 - 211 Service Manual...
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All the "Faston" connectors have been crimped correctly. Check they cannot be pulled off the wires. All the ground wires are connected. The switches should switch on/off correctly. Correct indicator operation (if present). If the electrical components malfunction, do not try to repair them. Replace the component. VHW 201 - 211 Service Manual...
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Close the motor box after positioning the wires correctly and neatly inside. Make sure the seal is positioned correctly and no wires are crushed or can be damaged. VHW 201 - 211 Service Manual...
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- Tighten or loosen the spring in order to reach the maximum electrical input indicated on the motor plate. - Manually check the spring movement and check the electrical input again. Lock the adjustment by tightening the 2 bolts together. VHW 201 - 211 Service Manual...
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E.3 - Motor Check again the spring operation and the proper sliding of the valve. Use the sealant to lock the calibration and ensure that the nut does not loosen or unscrew. VHW 201 - 211 Service Manual...
Place the base on the workbench and turn it upside down. Remove the latches supports from the base removing the fixing screw to the base from the inside. Remove the lid locking plate removing the screw in the center of it. VHW 201 - 211 Service Manual...
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E.4 - Base Remove the electrical panel support by unscrewing the two fixing screws. Remove the handle by removing the cap and unscrewing the fixing screws. VHW 201 - 211 Service Manual...
E.5 - Container and filter Remove the lid pulling one knob. Remove the filter cage just removing the screw in the center of the lid VHW 201 - 211 Service Manual...
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Refer to the laws in force. The filter must be changed if it is blocked, torn or cannot guarantee high filtering efficiency. If shaking the filter is not enough, it must be replaced. VHW 201 - 211 Service Manual...
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To remove the filter from the ring, remove the tie unscrewing it. Remove the inlet and deflector removing the 4 fixing screws. Remove the knobs from the lid unscrewing the nut in the internal part. . VHW 201 - 211 Service Manual...
Used to check the amperage (Amps) and voltage (Volts). Vacuum meter Used to measure the vacuum pressure with the inlet closed (mbar). Airflow meter Used to measure the airflow with the inlet open (m /h). VHW 201 - 211 Service Manual...